Revise construction inspector job duties to include sidewalk enforcement
In Plain English
The city passed a sidewalk enforcement law in July 2024 to address unauthorized street vending. Construction inspectors would gain new responsibilities for enforcing this law alongside their current building inspection duties. The union representing these workers opposes the change and raised safety concerns.
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Votes
Table the revisions to the Construction Inspector I/II job specifications to the next meeting in April
Not approve the revisions to the Construction Inspector I/II job specifications
3 to 0
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